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China City Restaurant & Lounge - Oak Harbor is located in Oak Harbor, WA on Whidbey Island. Job Description China City Restaurant & Lounge - Oak Harbor is looking to hire a Kitchen Manager/Head Chef to join our team! The ideal candidate would be organized and self-motivated. This candidate must be able to work well in fast-paced environments. Responsibilities Maintain food quality standards for the restaurant. Oversees all phases of food procurement, production, and service, including, inventory and ordering, storage and rotation, food preparation, recipe adherence, plate presentation, and service and production time standards. Ensure target ticket times are met while still maintaining food quality standards. Keep up with current food trends and brainstorm new items to keep menu up to date with new items biannually or quarterly Ensure company policy and Brand Equity Standards are followed. Optimize profits by controlling food, beverage and labor costs. Hire, train and develop new hourly kitchen team members. Supervise the staff, to include scheduling, enforcing service standards and the training and motivation of our associates. Increasing sales by ensuring guest satisfaction and prompt problem resolution. Maintain a clean kitchen to adhere to all Health Safety Guidelines and Laws. Train staff on sanitation and safety practices. Visually inspect the Restaurant and Bar and take action to ensure kitchen is clean and organized and all equipment is in working order. Maintain safe working conditions as required by OSHA and federal, state, and local governing bodies. Provide leadership and direction to all team members to ensure efficient operation. Regularly monitor product quality AND availability and plate presentation to ensure consistency of service standards. Prepare and present hourly team member reviews. Oversee and supervise all beverage purchasing. Complete all tasks assigned by the Restaurant Manager on time. Qualifications 4+ years' prior experience working in Asian cuisine kitchen 2+ leadership or management experience required Experience cooking in upscale casual dining restaurant Ability to motivate staff to excel in a high-volume, time-sensitive environment. Ability to consistently deliver quality food. Understanding of budgeting, food cost, pricing and BOH operations. Work efficiently under stress Ability to speak Mandarin or Cantonese is preferred, but not required Understanding of budgeting, inventory & beverage cost, and pricing for both FOH and BOH operations. Ability to stand/walk for 8-10 hours per day. Will frequently reach, feel, bend, stoop, carry, finely manipulate and key in data. Ability to lift up to 10 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally. Compensation $55,000-$75,000/year Paid vacation 401(k) Health Insurance Sick Pay About China City Restaurant & Lounge -

Oak Harbor:

China City Restaurant has been serving the Oak Harbor community for decades, offering high-quality Chinese cuisine in a welcoming and family-friendly atmosphere. We take pride in using quality ingredients, preparing each dish with care, and providing outstanding service to every guest. Our team is committed to maintaining the consistency and quality that have made China City a local favorite.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$55,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Paid time off

Experience:

Restaurant experience: 3 years (Required) Kitchen experience: 3 years (Required) Kitchen management: 3 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person